The older I get, the grumpier and more cynical I become; and as I grow more cynical by the day, nothing gets my goat more than having to watch and read about the developments in Malaysia where the lowest common denominator rules the day.
Two more journalists have just died in Syria. They gave their lives for one simple reason: to bring the world the news; to find out the truth about what is happening in Syria, so the rest of us can sit in the safety of our living rooms, reading about it in the paper, watching it on television or perusing it on our digital devices.
China's state-run Xinhua news agency has called for democratic elections for the next World Bank president.
The announcement comes as Tufts' School of Arts and Sciences prepares to hold its biennial, national conference "Barack Obama and American Democracy" on March 1-3.
China's state-run Xinhua news agency called Wednesday for democratic and transparent elections for the next World Bank president, saying the US strangle-hold over the job was outdated.
THE PAST FEW weeks have been a busy time for media critics. Recently, several high-profile people and organizations have been swept into media firestorms because of offensive remarks made in public.
FEB 22 — The older I get, the grumpier and more cynical I become; and as I grow more cynical by the day, nothing gets my goat more than having to watch and read about the developments in Malaysia where the lowest common denominator rules the day. On this occasion I find myself riled once again by the popular and populist demand for vernacular ...
Freedom of speech means you will not be persecuted for what you say. It does not mean you will not be judged for what you say. Speech in a democracy should be judicious and respectful when directed to anyone if one wishes to be seen as a mature and courteous person. In our culture today, we seem to ignore this obvious way to meaningful discussions. We repeat lies, we interrupt, and we are rude.
The article, "Consent of the Governed is Only Means to Assure Power" in the South China Morning Post seems to equate democracy with political legitimacy derived from consent of the governed. Such equation is in need of some verification.
With the world's largest democracy in the embrace of a freer-than-free market capitalism, India may prove a bellwether for liberal societies everywhere. Reuters"Incredible India" is the brand ...